Local officials will gather at Patrick's of Cockeysville on Thursday for the event.

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz will join Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce President Keith Scott, participating restaurateurs, and business and community members to launch Baltimore County's Winter Restaurant Week, which runs January 11-27.

Restaurant Week allows diners to discover new restaurants and enjoy old favorites at a discounted price. Forty-three restaurants throughout Baltimore County will feature fixed price, one-to-three course lunch and dinner menus.

At the kickoff, chefs from several participating restaurants will prepare some of their menu specials for sampling.